Erick Silva vs. Jon Fitch Headed to UFC 153

Erick Silva, who has been nothing short of devastating, will take on former top welterweight title contender Jon Fitch at the upcoming show in Rio de Janeiro.

Since debuting in the UFC, Erick Silva has impressed just about everybody with his thunderous power and slick speed as he’s quickly moved to 2-1 in the Octagon with the lone loss coming by way of disqualification after a controversial stoppage at UFC 142.

Silva most recently finished Charlie Brenneman at UFC on FX 3 in June, and now looks to add a top ten opponent to his resume come October.

Jon Fitch has been a mainstay at the top of the welterweight division for years.

The long time American Kickboxing Academy fighter has loomed around title shots numerous times, but suffered a tough loss in his last outing as he was floored by Johny Hendricks last December.

Now Fitch looks to erase the memory of the loss and pick up a win over a young up and comer who will try to make his name by beating an established veteran.

It’s likely the bout between Silva and Fitch will be a featured fight on the upcoming UFC 153 card headed to the HSBC Arena in Brazil on October 13.

Interesting match up. Probably not too good for Fitch given that Silva is still an up-and-comer that hasn’t beaten anyone especially good. But Silva has shown he can handle wrestlers.

I hope Fitch loses and falls back to the undercard.

omcclave

Raw aggression on Jon Fitches face!!!! Can’t wait. Any time Fitch goes rigamortis it puts a smile on my face for a month.

daytradet

Fitch, train hard for this one man! Show everyone that you’re still around! I admire the heart that you put into every fight. Not enough people can appreciate the type of work that goes into your style of fight.

bradwesley

the style of gay sex?

mark-31

LMFAO BRAD!! Hahahahaha! I hope Silva knocks his ass out! The guy was literally on top of the division for years dry humping everyone in his path. This is ultimate fighting…not laying & praying.

Wow this is a great chance for Silva. Jon Fitch is still 1 of the best WW in the world. Not bad for only his 4th fight in the UFC.

b-soc

Fitch is always one fight away from the undercard. As long as Fitch is fighting, GSP looks like the most exciting fighter in the world. For me, his fights are always a beer run. Fitch and Gray Maynard – watching paint dry is more exciting than those guys.

Hoping Fitch starts to show some urgency in his fights instead of the lay and pray we are used to. He isn’t at the top of the division anymore so he will need impressive finishes to stay relevant. I am excited to see if Silva can hang with a bigger name as well. He look great against Brenneman in June.